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YP52 SKV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 SKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 140,004 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 135,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 122,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 117,789 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 117,000 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 116,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 116,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 113,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 111,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,930 miles

o/s/f steering gater s deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 106,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 101,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 87,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 87,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 40,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,990 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 32,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YP52 SKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP52 SKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP52 SKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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